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Alpha Challenge - Y is for yellowlegs



The Craft Barns Alpha Challenge has set us the task of Y and Yellow this fortnight.




I choose Yellowlegs - Lesser Yellowlegs to be precise... and I've said it so many times that it is now coming out as 'Yesser Lellowlegs'





Here is my effort...







Again I used my watercolour pencils and gesso. 

Loving this challenge but I am NOT looking forward to 'X' - I'll probably be needing a large dollop of artistic license to get it to fit with the rest of the pages...

Thanks for stopping by



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  1. Rossella16 July 2013 at 11:51

    Absolutely gorgeous

    Rosie x

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  2. TwinkleToes2day16 July 2013 at 14:42

    Fantastic page Laura - and I chuckled aloud at 'Yesser Lellowlegs' :D :D

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  3. BJ16 July 2013 at 16:19

    Superb - my - aren't those legs yellow! BJ

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  4. Sue16 July 2013 at 17:54

    Really fab. Not seen a Lesser Yellow leg, but have seen a Redshank which is very similar with red legs.

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  5. Unknown16 July 2013 at 20:59

    this is lovely, adore the colours you have used

    happy crafting
    Jay x

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  6. POSH SCOT17 July 2013 at 17:21

    Love your yesser lellowlegs :) great take on the letter Y

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  7. Liz McGuire,17 July 2013 at 19:16

    Oh my, totally brilliant - did you draw that? So talented,

    Liz x

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    1. Laura17 July 2013 at 19:31

      I did indeed and thank you very much :) you made me smile!
      Laura
      x

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  8. carolfromkiwiland17 July 2013 at 23:58

    Very cool. I think we are all dreading x. Your book must be looking fabulous when you flick through it?

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  9. Scrapmate18 July 2013 at 10:30

    This is stunning the detail on the bird is fab.

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  10. Craftychris18 July 2013 at 10:34

    Fabulous page! Your drawing is awesome and I have never heard of this bird so I have learnt something too! I am dreading X too! Thank you for visiting me xx

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  11. daisy19 July 2013 at 16:08

    It's gorgeous Laura.

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  12. Claire19 July 2013 at 20:35

    Wow your page is amazing! I can't believe you drew that, it's fantastic! Congrats on a beautiful page, love Claire x

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  13. BumbleVee20 July 2013 at 16:56

    This is excellent. What will you use for "X" I wonder? ......

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  14. Anonymous26 July 2013 at 16:45

    oh this is just gorgeous !! and what a perfect word for this week!
    Thanks for playing with us at the Craft Barn
    Izzy

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